Looking to buy a headset/microphone

An Amateur · 05-04-2008, 07:09 AM

Hi people ^^

I'm looking to buy a new microphone for use in game and for chatting online in IM's such as WLM. I currently have a inbuilt microphone on my Logitech Quickcam Pro4400 but the quality is terrible, it picks up too much noise. I was hopping you guys might have some suggestions.

Price: my buget isaround 30GBP (Thats probably around 60USD). I could be flexible though.
Must be comfortable even over long periods.
Quality of the microphone is important, it needs to be clear and noise filtering.
It doesn't have to have headphones, but it might be a bonus.

I'd also like to know how much control over output of sound you can get with headsets. For example would I be able to keep conversations comming through the headset and still have my gaming sound/music coming from my PC speakers?

Thanks, in advance. There is of course +rep involved.

Matt[CV] · 05-04-2008, 07:30 AM

Trust headset and mics are pretty decent.

Sync · 05-04-2008, 07:34 AM

I bought an trust microphone last week and I THINK that my voice comes over clearly

I dont know if Senheiser has an microphone on their headsets, if so.. try those out

An Amateur · 05-04-2008, 01:02 PM

Thanks, i'm looking at both of these right now. What about logitech?

EDIT: Do USB have any advantages/disadvantages, other than only having one cable?

EDIT: Sennheiser seem to have a good reputation and get very good reviews, although a little more expensive than TRUST. The PC 161 or PC 166 look very good.

TRUST i simply can't find any decent reviews of there headsets, althought there a nice price and look very good, so im tending to avoid them.

Logitech don't seem to deliever with headsets, im suprised as they usually do a very good job with there other products.

Shynai · 05-05-2008, 09:08 AM

I'd go for Sennheiser over a Logitech anytime of the year.

Philipp · 05-05-2008, 11:58 AM

SteelSeries 5Hv2 non USB

BEST!

SUPER Comfortable, even over long using periods, clear mic and very nice sound transmission!

Using it for Counter Strike, which is a game where sound-playing is essential!

[Aplus]Tech · 05-05-2008, 01:34 PM

i just bought a 15$ one yesterday it good enough for me

An Amateur · 05-05-2008, 02:36 PM

Thanks for your feedback guys, I've decided to go for the Sennheiser PC 161, it gets very good reviews, also Sennheiser have a good reputation for audio equipment from what i've seen and the price seems reasonable.

Just in case anyone else is looking to buy a headet, here was my take on things when i checked out these products.

I did look at the logitech ones, as I've had good experiences in the past with their products. Looking at reviews, from places not trying to sell them, they don't seem to come up to the same standard for the price.

SteelSeries although have great reviews are a little more than I want to pay at $100 (about £50).

TRUST are a great brand and make lots of cheap and quality products, although im sure some of there headphones are exelent the lack of reviews made me stear clear for something such as headphones which varry in quality and comfort so much.

Now to dish out the +Rep

[Aplus]Tech · 05-05-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by An Amateur

Thanks for your feedback guys, I've decided to go for the Sennheiser PC 161, it gets very good reviews, also Sennheiser have a good reputation for audio equipment from what i've seen and the price seems reasonable.

Just in case anyone else is looking to buy a headet, here was my take on things when i checked out these products.

I did look at the logitech ones, as I've had good experiences in the past with their products. Looking at reviews, from places not trying to sell them, they don't seem to come up to the same standard for the price.

SteelSeries although have great reviews are a little more than I want to pay at $100 (about £50).

TRUST are a great brand and make lots of cheap and quality products, although im sure some of there headphones are exelent the lack of reviews made me stear clear for something such as headphones which varry in quality and comfort so much.

Now to dish out the +Rep

dam ur going to waste alot for headset /Microphone meaning u talk alot right ?

Chemical · 05-05-2008, 05:36 PM

go to game and buy the one they sell for £10 great quality cheap price ;P [Their own branded one]

An Amateur · 05-05-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [Aplus]Tech

dam ur going to waste alot for headset /Microphone meaning u talk alot right ?

I will be XD, and i don't consider it wasting.

I'm not a big spender, so when i buy something like this i don't mind splashing out a little. It's like retail therapy ;p.

05-04-2008, 07:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
An Amateur Gunzfactorian Patriot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England, Nottinghamshire Posts: 418 An Amateur's GamerBio	Looking to buy a headset/microphone Hi people ^^ I'm looking to buy a new microphone for use in game and for chatting online in IM's such as WLM. I currently have a inbuilt microphone on my Logitech Quickcam Pro4400 but the quality is terrible, it picks up too much noise. I was hopping you guys might have some suggestions. Price: my buget isaround 30GBP (Thats probably around 60USD). I could be flexible though. Must be comfortable even over long periods. Quality of the microphone is important, it needs to be clear and noise filtering. It doesn't have to have headphones, but it might be a bonus. I'd also like to know how much control over output of sound you can get with headsets. For example would I be able to keep conversations comming through the headset and still have my gaming sound/music coming from my PC speakers? Thanks, in advance. There is of course +rep involved. __________________ http://www.cracked.com/article_16178...-you-high.html

05-04-2008, 07:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
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Sync Gunzfactorian Guardian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MIKEJONES Posts: 1,844 Sync's GamerBio	Re: Looking to buy a headset/microphone I bought an trust microphone last week and I THINK that my voice comes over clearly I dont know if Senheiser has an microphone on their headsets, if so.. try those out __________________ Currently playin' 2Moons with Soqotra, Nipitiri, Aphro and NeverZardin. PCE ^ I has a 1337.

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An Amateur Gunzfactorian Patriot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England, Nottinghamshire Posts: 418 An Amateur's GamerBio	Re: Looking to buy a headset/microphone Thanks, i'm looking at both of these right now. What about logitech? EDIT: Do USB have any advantages/disadvantages, other than only having one cable? EDIT: Sennheiser seem to have a good reputation and get very good reviews, although a little more expensive than TRUST. The PC 161 or PC 166 look very good. TRUST i simply can't find any decent reviews of there headsets, althought there a nice price and look very good, so im tending to avoid them. Logitech don't seem to deliever with headsets, im suprised as they usually do a very good job with there other products. __________________ http://www.cracked.com/article_16178...-you-high.html Last edited by An Amateur; 05-04-2008 at 01:57 PM.

05-05-2008, 09:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shynai Gunzfactorian Guardian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,049 Shynai's GamerBio	Re: Looking to buy a headset/microphone I'd go for Sennheiser over a Logitech anytime of the year. __________________ Shynai's Gunz Moves/Combos Videos: Fbs's and Flashsteps Foppa insta juggle/kill Sliding techniques and Juggles ijji: Shynai - 62 Kiyuu - 61 iPuma - 51

05-05-2008, 11:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Philipp Gunzfactorian Patriot Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 449 Philipp's GamerBio	Re: Looking to buy a headset/microphone SteelSeries 5Hv2 non USB BEST! SUPER Comfortable, even over long using periods, clear mic and very nice sound transmission! Using it for Counter Strike, which is a game where sound-playing is essential! __________________ IGOR POWAHH ^

05-05-2008, 01:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
[Aplus]Tech Gunzfactorian Soldier Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 505 [Aplus]Tech's GamerBio	Re: Looking to buy a headset/microphone i just bought a 15$ one yesterday it good enough for me __________________ [Aplus]Tech Lv.59 Clan:Twix

05-05-2008, 02:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
An Amateur Gunzfactorian Patriot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England, Nottinghamshire Posts: 418 An Amateur's GamerBio	Re: Looking to buy a headset/microphone Thanks for your feedback guys, I've decided to go for the Sennheiser PC 161, it gets very good reviews, also Sennheiser have a good reputation for audio equipment from what i've seen and the price seems reasonable. Just in case anyone else is looking to buy a headet, here was my take on things when i checked out these products. I did look at the logitech ones, as I've had good experiences in the past with their products. Looking at reviews, from places not trying to sell them, they don't seem to come up to the same standard for the price. SteelSeries although have great reviews are a little more than I want to pay at $100 (about £50). TRUST are a great brand and make lots of cheap and quality products, although im sure some of there headphones are exelent the lack of reviews made me stear clear for something such as headphones which varry in quality and comfort so much. Now to dish out the +Rep __________________ http://www.cracked.com/article_16178...-you-high.html

05-05-2008, 05:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chemical Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Chemical's GamerBio	Re: Looking to buy a headset/microphone go to game and buy the one they sell for £10 great quality cheap price ;P [Their own branded one]